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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,382.06, 35,023.80 and 14,763.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,382.06, 35,023.80 and 14,763.50 is: 20,371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,382.06 : 35,023.80 = 14,763.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,382.06/35,023.80 = 14,763.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,382.06x = 35,023.80 × 14,763.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,382.06x = 517,073,871.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,073,871.30/25,382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,371.63

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